Summary
Elias Morgan was sentenced to at least 45 years in prison for the murder of prison officer Lenny Scott. The killing was a revenge act stemming from an incident where Scott seized a phone from Morgan's prison cell. Morgan had previously threatened Scott and ultimately shot him outside a gym in Lancashire in February 2024.
Key Facts
- Elias Morgan shot and killed prison officer Lenny Scott outside a gym.
- The murder happened in Skelmersdale, Lancashire, on February 8, 2024.
- The motive was revenge for Scott confiscating a phone from Morgan's cell in 2020.
- Morgan previously threatened Scott, offering a bribe to prevent the phone's seizure.
- Lenny Scott was described as brave and principled by his family and colleagues.
- Morgan listened to his sentencing without defending himself.
- Scott was a father of three and worked as a prison officer.
- The murder trial took place at Preston Crown Court, where Scott's family expressed their feelings towards Morgan.
